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WorksheetsCalifornia Symbols and Trivia
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
Which state does NOT share a border with California?
Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Arizona
Fill in the blank: California is the _____ largest state.
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Which region provides jobs through fishing and shipping?
the coastal region
the desert region
the mountain region
the valley region
Which region provides jobs through the mining and lumber industries?
the coastal region
the desert region
the mountain region
the valley region
Which region provides jobs through farming and canning?
the coastal region
the desert region
the mountain region
the valley region
Which region provides jobs through mining for gravel and sand?
the coastal region
the desert region
the mountain region
the valley region
Which ocean borders California?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
When did the Gold Rush begin, bringing thousands of settlers and miners to our state?
1829
1839
1849
1859
What year was California admitted to the Union?
1848
1849
1850
1851
Which major river provides much of the water needed for farming in California?
The Mississippi River
The Colorado River
The Los Angeles River
The Ohio River
Name the priest who built the first three of the twenty-one Spanish missions.
Father Juan Crespi
Father Pedro Font
Father Junipero Serra
Which word means church?
mission
presidio
pueblo
rancho
Which word means town?
mission
presidio
pueblo
rancho
Which word means farm?
mission
presidio
pueblo
rancho
Which word means fort?
mission
presidio
pueblo
rancho
Fill in the blank: On September 9, 1850, California became the _____ state of the Union.
21st
26th
31st
36th
What does the state motto mean?
Come to California!
Peace and liberty!
I have found it!
It is mine!
Name the state bird.
California Valley Quail
California Valley Wren
California Valley Thrasher
California Valley Jay
What is the state's nickname?
The Yellowhammer State
The Golden State
The Sunshine State
The Natural State
Name the state insect.
The Monarch Butterfly
The Viceroy Butterfly
The Dog Face Butterfly
The Cat Ear Butterfly
Name the state tree.
California Redwood
California Cottonwood
California Oak
California Maple
Name the state rock.
Bauxite
Serpentine
Almandine
Rhodonite
Name the largest city in California.
Los Angeles
Sacramento
San Diego
San Francisco
Name the state mammal.
Gray Whale
Grizzly Bear
Desert Tortoise
Golden Trout
Name the state animal.
Gray Whale
Grizzly Bear
Desert Tortoise
Golden Trout
Name the state flower.
Golden Tulip
Golden Sunflower
Golden Poppy
Golden Hollyhock
Name the state fish.
Golden Trout
Golden Salmon
Golden Carp
Golden Catfish
What does the Roman goddess on the state seal represent?
Strength
Wisdom
Glory
Faith
How many stars are on the state seal?
27
31
42
50
Which mountains are represented on the state seal?
Sierra-Nevada Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Catskill Mountains
Blue Ridge Mountains
What is the state motto?
De-facto!
Eureka!
Verbatim!
Bona fide!
Name the state mineral.
Silver
Copper
Platinum
Gold
What is the lowest point in California?
Lake Tahoe
Mount Whitney
Yosemite National Park
Death Valley
Name the state fossil.
Woolly Mammoth
Duck-billed Dinosaur
Sea scorpion
Saber-toothed Cat
What is the highest point in California?
Mount Shasta
Mount Whitney
Mount Diablo
Mount Russell
Name the state reptile.
Eastern Box Turtle
Gopher Tortoise
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Desert Tortoise
Name the first flag to fly over California.
Mexico
Spain
United States
Name the second flag to fly over California.
Mexico
Spain
United States
Name the third flag to fly over California.
Mexico
Spain
United States
How many Spanish missions were built along the California coast?
11
21
31
41
What year was gold discovered in California?
1828
1838
1848
1858
Where was gold first discovered in California?
Bakersfield
Modesto
Coloma
Fresno
Who discovered gold while building a saw mill for his boss?
Sam Brannan
James Marshall
Levi Strauss
John Sutter
Who owned the land upon which gold was found?
Sam Brannan
James Marshall
Levi Strauss
John Sutter
Who became rich by selling mining tools in San Francisco?
Sam Brannan
James Marshall
Levi Strauss
John Sutter
Where is the capital of California located?
Sacramento
San Francisco
San Diego
Bakersfield
Who is the current governor of California?
Ron Silver
Jerry Brown
Tom Green
Jack Black
What was James Marshall doing when he discovered gold in the river?
herding cattle
fishing
camping
building a saw mill
